Functional medicine practitioner

[Ali8655]

Hi

I have Hashimotos and a sub sternal goitre, currently on 100mcg of levothyroxine (this has been reduced twice by GP from 150 mcg because of suppressed TSH).

Because of the lack of knowledge by GPS and my endo I am interested in going down the functional medicine route. Have any of you ladies gone down this route? If so, what success have you had?

Lastly, can anyone recommend a functional medical practitioner in the West Yorkshire area, preferably near Leeds.

Many thanks,

[jamjar67]

Hi..., I just wondered if you found a functional medical practitioner in West Yorks?

I am newly diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis and would also like to explore this.

Thanks

Julie

[Ali8655 in reply to jamjar67]

Hi Jamjar67

I went to see a <Dr B> Her website is <Dr B's website>.

Hope she can help you.

Alison

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Ali8655]

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[Ali8655 in reply to helvella]

So sorry I thought I was replying to a private message.

[jamjar67 in reply to Ali8655]

Hi..., is it possible that you could private message me re Dr B..., I have googled but can’t seem to find anything... Much appreciated.

Julie

[Ali8655 in reply to jamjar67]

Hi jamjar67. The FM I saw is called Indra Barathan. She’s also a GP. Her web address is drinda.co.uk.

I saw her 2 year ago and she charged £150 for half hour, although she wasn’t bothered if it went over and didn’t charge extra.

Good luck and hope it goes well.

[jamjar67 in reply to Ali8655]

Ahh yes.., she has set up a FM practice now with another Dr...Dr Aisla..., I was going to go but am seeing a FMP who was an intensive care nurse and was trained by Barry Durrant..., interestingly I had my 1st blood test today since starting levo...my starting dose prescribed was 100mcg but I only took 50mcg.., the Dr said to expect it to be increased..., but I’ve followed this lady’s protocol and the Dr rang today to say she’s really pleased my levels have dropped from 9.3 to 2.1 so she’s leaving me on 50 and re testing in 6 week

[Ali8655 in reply to jamjar67]

That’s brilliant news. Good luck for the future - looks like you’re on the right path.

[jamjar67 in reply to Ali8655]

Thanks and thanks so much for replying..., I hope you are having success with your own journey x

[Ali8655 in reply to jamjar67]

No worries I wish you all the best.

Sadly I lost my thyroid last Thursday - had a substernum goitre.

[jamjar67 in reply to Ali8655]

Oh no!!.. I’m sorry to hear that!...I hope you’re ok...., my Dr has had her whole thyroid removed too!! If it’s any help she said she is fine, she also told me that she’s a naughty doctor and takes her meds every 2nd day because of the long 1/2 life!!! I hope you recover quickly xx